11/11/2025
What is Kinesiophobia?
Kinesiophobia is the fear of movement — specifically, the fear that movement will cause pain or re-injury.
It often develops after an injury, surgery, or chronic pain condition, where the brain starts to associate motion with danger.
The problem? This fear can lead to avoidance behaviors, reduced physical activity, and slower recovery — even when the body is capable of moving safely again.
